Question
Biology Question on evolution
Among the following sets of examples for divergent evolution, select the incorrect option :
A
Eye of octopus, bat and man
B
Forelimbs of man, bat and cheetah
C
Brain of bat, man and cheetah
D
Heart of bat, man and cheetah
Answer
Eye of octopus, bat and man
Explanation
Solution
Divergent evolution occurs in the same structure, example - forelimbs, heart, brain of vertebrates which have developed along different directions due to adaptation to different needs whereas eye of octopus, bat and man are examples of analogous organs showing convergent evolution.